Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher
Conway Community Arts has announced the cast for its upcoming
production of Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher.
Veteran actors Len Schlientz will portray Morrie and Tom McLeod will
perform the role of Mitch. Both actors are from Conway and have appeared
in numerous productions for Conway Community Arts.
The play is from the non-fiction novel of the same name and chronicles
the last days of Morrie, a college professor and his former student,
Mitch. When Mitch finds out that his mentor has been diagnosed with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s Disease), he begins
visiting his ailing teacher, picking up where they left off as
professor/student years earlier. The story was made into a 1999 TV movie
and featured Jack Lemmon and Hank Azaria.
The production is under the direction of Carla Grant. Production dates
are July 29, 30, 31, and August 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8 at McCastlain Hall on
the UCA campus. Tickets go on sale Monday, July 19 and are $10 for
adults and $5 for students.
The play is funded, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council. All proceeds
from the production will benefit the ALS Association.
Conway Community Arts Association is a member of the American
Association of Community Theaters and has been a cultural presence in
Conway for over 35 years. Information regarding the organization can be
obtained online at www.conwayarts.org.
